Wine Tasting in Santa Barbara, California

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Santa Barbara, California is located about 150 kilometers north of the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles along California’s central coast with the Pacific Ocean. Warm days and cool nights provide perfect growing conditions for wine grapes in the coastal hills that separate the beach communities from California’s massive central valley. This cool climate contributes to perfect conditions for growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes although nearly 55 different varietals thrive in this unmatched location with the climate, soil and topography that produce wines appealing to the entire spectrum of enthusiasts. Dozens of vineyards and over 100 wineries operate in the Santa Barbara area, many providing touring and tasting experiences from small boutique operations to large vintners with widely distributed labels such as Byron, Fess Parker, Firestone and Cambria. Touring the vineyards and wineries on your own or by private car, limousine or coach are among the options available for tasting tours as well as custom tours that focus on a particular varietal. Many of the guided experiences include pick up and drop off at your place of lodging with lunch at a pre-determined spot to make the experience all the more memorable. There are even tours that may be taken on horseback providing wine and equine aficionados the best of both worlds. The movie, “Sideways” has spawned a demand for wine tours that follow the path taken by the actors in that popular film and replicas of that road trip are offered by a number of operators as a salute to the production. Quaint inns, luxury hotels and bed and breakfasts establishments are among the accommodation choices available. The Food and Wine culture of Santa Barbara is renowned among sophisticated travelers throughout the world. Fulfill your dream of visiting some of the planet’s great wine regions by including Wine Tasting in Santa Barbara, California on your list.

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